Senior Medical Director, Kidney Disease, Early Clinical Development Cvrm

AstraZeneca

Hybrid (minimum three days per week in-office)
Md or mbbs degree required
5+ years clinical research experience
Expertise in early phase i-ii trials
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead early clinical trials focused on kidney disease within their Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) Translational Medicine & Clinical Development department. The ideal candidate will possess an MD or MD/PhD, extensive clinical research experience, and strong leadership skills to drive innovative clinical studies

Job Summary

  • The Senior Medical Director will lead global early phase I-II clinical trials targeting kidney disease and related cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic conditions.
  • This role requires integrating preclinical insights into clinical plans and advancing the validation of non-clinical endpoints like biomarkers and imaging.
  • Candidates must possess an MD, MBBS, or MD/PhD with established expertise in treating kidney diseases and a minimum of five years in clinical research.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead early clinical trials focused on kidney disease within their Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) Translational Medicine & Clinical Development department. The ideal candidate will possess an MD or MD/PhD, extensive clinical research experience, and strong leadership skills to drive innovative clinical studies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MD or MBBS degree required
  • 5+ years clinical research experience
  • Expertise in early phase I-II trials
  • Kidney disease treatment expertise
  • Biomarker and surrogate endpoint knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Strong publication record
  • Experience with large molecule drugs
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Regulatory interaction experience
  • Innovative trial operations mindset

Key Requirements

  • MD, MBBS, or MD/PhD qualification
  • Minimum 5 years clinical research experience
  • Proven track record in early phase trials
  • Deep knowledge of kidney disease therapeutics

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